Wrestling 9/27

Zmans Wrestling Top 10 for 9/27

1. Lets kick this off with some TNA talk. How come the only homegrown talent being pushed right now is Consequences Creed? I think they develop like five talents a year and push even less. The way you attract viewers is by developing new talent and pushing them right (see Evan Bourne). The ball is in your court TNA.

2. While on the subject of new talent, I am still very pro the new talent initiative set forth in ECW. I've spoken about this numerous times, but I do enjoy seeing these new workers come through and succeed in the company. Bourne, Ortiz, and Swagger all look to have promising careers. And kudos to John Morrison for ripping on Braden Walker. I like seeing the WWE calling themselves on their own mistakes.

3. Loved the Charlie Haas segment this past week on RAW. Some disliked it, but I thought it was hysterical, especially with him knocking out the waiter at Dave & Busters. Now it can also be said that the hype for Mr Perfect is at an all time high. Therefore, why not bring up Joe Henning to the main roster? Manu doesnt fit in the 2nd generation stable, and let Cody explain they had to let him go for someone more...perfect.

4. I like the Colon tag team on Smackdown. Carlito has always been underutilized, and it's nice to see Primo get a shot in the WWE. If I may put on my idea hat for a second, why not bring up TJ Wilson to team with DH Smith and create a team called the Canadian Bulldogs. The more tag teams on Smackdown, the more competition there will be and the more enjoyable it will be to watch.

5. I am predicted a long future endeavors list sometime in October for the WWE. There have been so many call ups that it only seems like it will be likely before the wrestling sites are flooded with new names. I'm going with Hardcore Holly, Chuck Palumbo, Deuce, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Super Crazy, Lena, and Gavin Spears.

6. I am shocked that neither Bryan Danielson or Nigel McGuiness has made somewhat of a leap to TNA or the WWE. Look at the success of Joe, Punk, and now Sydal. Plenty of ROH stars have become big names in these two companies. If the two of them are as good as spoken of, let's see them on a bigger stage. This gives an added bonus of new wrestlers getting pushed to the top of the ROH Universe.

7. This may be an unpopular statement, but I'm done with the Undertaker in this gimmick. Loved him as a wrestler, he has cemented his place in history, but word is he is broken down and needs more time off. Induct him into the Hall of Fame in due time, but at this point he is dominating the Smackdown scene and needs to move on to greener pastures.

8. Jim Ross commented on ECW this week that Mike Knox would be the ECW Champ by the end of this year. Um...nah, no thanks. He has greatly improved obviously, but Matt Hardy is on fire and needs to stay the champ up til at least Royal Rumble time.

9. Smackdown is in Green Bay Wisconsin either this week or next week. I need a return by one Misterrrrrrrr Kennnnnnnedy......KENNEDY!!!

10. Youtube clip of the week - I was looking up some title changes this past week and stumbled upon this gem. This is Kurt Angle's first WWE title win. I'm not linking to it because of the change, but because of the fact you should never trust Rikishi to have your back. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv76ThUrtCs